United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres calls on artificial intelligence companies to provide greater transparency about the environmental effects of their technologies. In remarks reported by multiple outlets, he urges companies to release information on the carbon pollution created by AI systems, including emissions linked to running and powering their operations. He also asks firms to disclose the resources used beyond energy, specifically the amount of water and land involved in supporting AI infrastructure.
Guterres further calls on AI companies to commit to clean energy. The requests cover both reporting and operational choices, aiming to make the environmental footprint of AI more visible and to encourage shifts toward lower-emissions electricity and related practices.
The outlets agree that the comments are directed at AI developers and operators and frame the issue as part of broader sustainability and accountability efforts. No specific companies, targets, or timelines are mentioned in the shared summaries.
